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Department Last updated: Sep 21, 2026

Art, Design and Performing Arts

The Art, Design and Performing Arts department at the Quad-Cities Campus offers programs for students to prepare for a career or major in art or music.

Program Last updated: Sep 2, 2026

Art Technology

This program is a one-year immersive experience tailored for students and artists aiming to enhance their visual communication through a focus on technical skills and graphic design proficiency.

Program Last updated: Jul 22, 2026

Visual Communication

The curriculum is rooted in a strong foundation of art and design skills, with classroom exercises providing practical and theoretical experience.

Program Last updated: Jul 22, 2026

Music Industry

The Music Industry Certificate Program (MICP) provides the basic tool set required for employment in music-industry related settings.

Program Last updated: Jul 22, 2026

Fine Arts

The Associate in Fine Arts in Art provides preparation for students planning to major in art at a four-year institution pursuing the BFA in Art.

Download Last updated: Sep 1, 2026

ArtFusion 2022 magazine

The ArtFusion 2022 magazine is a curated visual arts publication showcasing student and community artwork, creative features and cultural content. It highlights artistic projects, profiles and stories from the 2022 ArtFusion season.

Download Last updated: Sep 1, 2026

ArtFusion 2024 magazine

The ArtFusion 2020 magazine is a visual arts publication showcasing student and community artwork along with creative features and cultural content from the 2020 ArtFusion season. It highlights artistic projects, artist spotlights and stories celebrating creativity.

Download Last updated: Sep 1, 2026

Art (including Graphic Design/Visual Communication)

Download and view Black Hawk College’s Sample Transfer Plan for an Art (including Graphic Design) area of focus.

Download Last updated: Sep 1, 2026

Music (Performance or Education)

The Music Performance and Education planning guide outlines coursework and requirements for students pursuing a degree in music performance or education and preparing for transfer to four-year institutions.